Barkers of Geraldine are celebrating 45 years of success in business, developing from a cottage industry into a thriving, award-winning local industry.

Among the secrets of success mentioned by Michael Barker is an understanding of the importance of setting up a governance and advisory board structure from a very early stage, particularly in an entrepreneur-led business where the owner's skills are focussed on products and sales, and the business oversight provided by a governance board is critical to making it work.